Caldwell Objects

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Caldwell observations 21-30 of 36 total to date.

Catalog # Thumbnail Title/link Designation(s) Date Observed Comment
C30
NGC 7331 / C30
NGC 7331, C302023-09-09 22:00:00One of my all time favorite galaxies... early observation with EdgeHD 8"
C30
NGC 7331 / C30 (Reprise)
NGC 7331, C302024-12-12 19:36:00A return to a favorite target (on a 93% moon night) using my new mono camera
C31
IC 405 / Flaming Star Nebula
IC 405, C31, Sh2-2292024-11-26 23:04:00Challenging target if you want to show the snot!
C32
Arp 281 / Whale Galaxy
Arp 281, NGC 4631, C322024-02-19 00:00:55Handsome side on view, with a smaller galaxy performing "infall".
C34
Veil Nebula / NGC6960
NGC 6960 (western), NGC 6992 (eastern), C33/34, IC 13402023-08-22 22:30:00Carefully framed observation of classic object
C34
Veil Nebula / NGC6960 – Widefield View
NGC 6960 (western), NGC 6992 (eastern), C33/34, IC 13402024-11-16 20:22:00Casual capture that turned out well on a windy, full-moon night
C35
C35 / NGC 4889 / NGC 4874 / Abell 1656
C35, NGC 4889, NGC 4874, Abell 16562024-05-12 22:09:00CN May Challenge object; captured on a late-clearing day with mediocre transparency
C36
NGC 4565 / Needle Galaxy / C36
NGC 4565, C362025-03-27 23:45:00Switched to Caldwell Catalog, and miss the Mesier
C39
NGC 2392 / Eskimo Nebula / C39
NGC 2392, C392024-01-02 22:08:00Tiny, charming planetary nebula
C43
NGC 7814 / C43 / Little Sombrero Galaxy
NGC 7814, C432024-09-09 23:02:00Nice, bright, edge-on galaxy